Just Start: Get Visible

Welcome to Just Start: Get Visible, your go-to resource on the journey to becoming more visible, in a way that feels right for you. If you're feeling the call to step outside of your comfort zone, show up differently in life and work, and step into your greatness, this podcast is your guiding light.Perhaps you have been wanting to utilize your voice more at work or through your entrepreneurial ventures or even become a sought after speaker? Maybe you've been given more responsibility at work but you're facing more imposter syndrome as a result?Are you tired of waiting for just the right moment, overthinking, doubting your ability, talking yourself out of it because you don't think you have the personality, voice or "qualifications" to do it?It's time to take some action.Your host, Jacqueline M. Baker is a seasoned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and captivating keynote speaker, who brings over two decades of speaking, presenting, and thought leadership wisdom to the table. She

Just Start: Get Visible is a education podcast hosted by Jacqueline M. Baker, with 288 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jacqueline M. Baker hosts Just Start: Get Visible, a education show with 288 episodes published.

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  Episode #280

  The Magic Is You with Andrea Williams

  Oct 6, 202653 min

  What happens when your work, identity, and relationship with visibility evolve at the same time? In this episode, Jacqueline sits down with her longtime friend and fellow Cass Tech graduate, Andrea Williams, for a personal conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, brand evolution and learning to become more visible. Andrea reflects on the two sides of her design career: the service-based work she has created for clients and the product-based stationery businesses that require customers to connect with her as the person behind the brand. While client work often allows a designer to remain behind the scenes, selling her own products has challenged Andrea to show up, share her story and develop a different relationship with visibility. The conversation also explores Andrea's journey through several brand identities, including Andrea Designs and Paisley Paper Co., and the deeply personal inspiration behind her newest chapter, Record Record Paper. The name honors the creative influence of her late father, grandmother and uncle while connecting two meaningful ideas: music and the importance of documenting our lives. In this episode, Jacqueline and Andrea discuss: -How Andrea's relationship with visibility has evolved throughout her design career -The differences between being visible in a service-based business and a product-based brand -Why saying "yes" can create valuable early opportunities—and eventually lead to burnout -How to make new commitments more intentionally and within defined periods of time -Why investing in another creative can sometimes be the best use of your time and energy -The personal history and family legacy behind Record Paper -Why handwritten notes remain meaningful in a world built around immediate communication -How tangible artifacts can preserve connection, care, and important life moments -Why evolving your brand does not mean abandoning the audience you have already built For creatives and entrepreneurs who are afraid to change direction, Andrea offers a powerful reminder: **The magic is you.** People may initially discover you through a product, service or business name, but their deeper connection is often with the person, perspective, and care behind the work. That connection gives you room to grow, rebrand and create something that more fully reflects who you have become. This conversation is a reminder that visibility does not require you to remain the same. Sometimes getting visible means trusting that who you are becoming is worth introducing.

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  Episode #279

  Don't Wait Until You Feel Ready to Make It Matter

  Sep 29, 202611 min

  What are you waiting for? The perfect time? More experience? More clarity? Someone to tell you that you're ready? In Episode #279 of Just Start: Get Visible, Jacqueline closes the September leadership legacy series with a reminder that meaningful impact doesn't require perfect timing, complete certainty, or a fully developed plan. Reflecting on Scarlet's 15-year journey, she explores why starting isn't something we graduate from and how new beginnings continue to create opportunities for growth, learning, and impact. Jacqueline also shares what's next for Scarlet, including the upcoming launch of Scarlet House and Dining Etiquette Weekend, two new opportunities to help families build confidence and prepare for moments that matter. This episode is an invitation to stop waiting for the perfect moment, embrace the possibility of starting again, and take one meaningful step toward the legacy you want to create. In this episode: Why waiting for perfect conditions can keep us from making progress. How clarity and confidence often develop through action. What 15 years of building Scarlet has taught Jacqueline about new beginnings. Why experience doesn't mean you stop starting. How small beginnings can lead to meaningful impact. Your Just Start Reflection: What meaningful beginning have you been postponing?

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  Episode #278

  What Are You Teaching People Without Saying a Word?

  Sep 22, 202619 min

  Your leadership legacy isn't limited to what you intentionally teach. It's also shaped by what people learn simply by watching you. In Episode #278 of Just Start: Get Visible, Jacqueline explores how our everyday behaviors influence the people around us, often without our realizing it. From how we respond to challenges and treat others to the standards we model for our teams and families, our actions communicate powerful lessons. As Scarlet celebrates 15 years, Jacqueline also shares how this idea inspired the upcoming launch of Scarlet House, a family etiquette and life-skills membership designed to help children, teenagers, and adults build confidence, consideration, and practical skills together. This episode is an invitation to consider what you're passing forward and how you can become more intentional about the example you set. In this episode: Why leadership is demonstrated through actions, not just intentions. How everyday behaviors influence the people around us. The importance of modeling the standards we want others to embrace. Why you don't have to be perfect to make a meaningful impact. How Scarlet House is creating opportunities for families to learn and grow together. Your Just Start Reflection: What are people learning from the way you show up?

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  Episode #276

  You're Already Building Your Reputation

  Sep 8, 202612 min

  In Episode #276 of Just Start: Get Visible, Jacqueline explores how our reputations are shaped in the small, everyday moments, how we keep our commitments, respond when things don't go our way, treat people when there's nothing to gain and consistently show up for others. One moment or mistake doesn't define you. But patterns matter. This episode is an invitation to consider what people consistently experience when they experience you. Are you reliable? Thoughtful? Generous? Prepared? Do your everyday actions align with the leader you want to become and the legacy you ultimately want to create? Jacqueline also shares why we shouldn't wait until we need an opportunity, introduction or recommendation to invest in our relationships and reputation. This isn't about perfection. It's about awareness, consistency and being intentional about what you're building, long before you need it. In this episode: Why your reputation is always under construction How small interactions become part of your leadership legacy Why patterns matter more than isolated moments The importance of building relationships before you need them A simple question to consider: What do people consistently experience when they experience me? Coming next: Episode #277 explores why starting again and giving yourself permission to be a beginner is an important leadership skill.

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  Episode #275

  Your Legacy Starts Before Anyone Is Watching

  Sep 1, 202632 min

  What if your legacy isn't something you leave behind, but something you're building right now? In Episode 275 of Just Start: Get Visible, Jacqueline M. Baker celebrates the 15th anniversary of Scarlet by reflecting on what 15 years of starting, building, learning and evolving have taught her about legacy. Legacy can sound like a big word, something reserved for the end of a career, an extraordinary accomplishment, or people with enormous influence. But Jacqueline challenges that idea. Your legacy is being built in the ordinary moments. It's the email you finally send. The idea you decide to pursue. The way you make someone feel. The willingness to become a beginner again. The work you continue doing when no one is applauding yet In this special solo episode, Jacqueline explores: - Reframing Legacy: Why legacy isn't reserved for prestigious titles, wealth, or major accomplishments and how seemingly small actions contribute to the impact you make. - Staying a Beginner: How continuing to learn, experiment, and try new things keeps you growing throughout every season of life and leadership. - Building on Ordinary Days: Why meaningful momentum is often created through consistent, behind-the-scenes action rather than big, splashy moments. - Getting Visible: How allowing yourself and your ideas to be seen can create opportunities you couldn't have planned for. - Creating Meaningful Experiences: Why one of the most lasting parts of your legacy may simply be how people felt when they were in your care. - Building Legacy Now: Why you don't have to wait until the end of your career, or your life, to decide how you want to be remembered. Celebrating 15 Years of Scarlet As Scarlet celebrates 15 years, Jacqueline also shares what's next, including new opportunities to continue the company's longstanding commitment to etiquette, leadership, learning, and creating meaningful experiences. She introduces the upcoming Scarlet Family Etiquette Membership, designed to make ongoing etiquette education accessible to adults and young people, along with Dining Etiquette Weekend on October 24th, bringing families together for an interactive dining etiquette experience using Scarlet's signature Manner Box. But the celebration isn't only about looking back at what Scarlet has built. It's an invitation to look forward. Memorable Takeaway: Legacy isn't something you leave behind. It's something you're building while you're still here. Reflection Question If the next 15 years are part of the legacy you're building right now, what do you want to start? You don't have to know exactly where it will lead. You don't need the entire plan. You don't need to wait until you're completely ready. Sometimes, you simply need to give yourself permission to just start.

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